as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship
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Recent Examples of souvenir
The photo just becomes a souvenir.
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Sheep-to-souvenir felting — Lapland, Finland Part of a Finland Family Holiday, this workshop takes place on a remote estate outside Rovaniemi.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Sheep-to-souvenir felting — Lapland, Finland.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Sheep-to-souvenir felting — Lapland, Finland Part of a Finland Family Holiday, this workshop takes place on a remote estate outside Rovaniemi.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Sheep-to-souvenir felting — Lapland, Finland.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
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These relics stand as reminders of those who came before, setting the scene.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Dembele’s subsequent success is an encouraging reminder that, if handled correctly, even the most severe hamstring injury need not have a lasting negative impact on a footballer’s career.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The memorial includes the date of the attack in both the Gregorian and Jewish calendars and was lined with small stones.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Land said the Sherman tank, purchased in 1952 for $100, serves as a memorial for all veterans of WWII and the VFW, and was Crown Point’s first city park.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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